Mastering One-Step Equations: Grade 6 Algebra Quiz

1. Sarah has a box of chocolates. Let x represent the number of chocolates in the box. If she gives away 5 chocolates, she has 12 left. How many chocolates were in the box originally?

• 17

• 15

• 20

• 10

2. A book costs x dollars. If you buy 3 books and spend 24 dollars, what is the cost of one book?

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 8

3. Tom is collecting stamps. Let y represent the number of stamps he has. If he buys 10 more stamps and now has 50, how many stamps did he have before?

• 30

• 50

• 40

• 20

4. A movie ticket costs x dollars. If you buy 4 tickets and pay 32 dollars, how much does one ticket cost?

• 10 dollars

• 12 dollars

• 8 dollars

• 6 dollars

5. Lisa has a collection of marbles. Let m represent the number of marbles she has. If she loses 8 marbles and now has 22 left, how many did she start with?

• 32

• 28

• 24

• 30

6. A shirt costs x dollars. If you buy 2 shirts and spend 40 dollars, what is the price of one shirt?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 30

7. Jake is saving money. Let s represent the amount of money he has saved. If he saves 15 more dollars and now has 75 dollars, how much did he have before?

• 60

• 70

• 50

• 80

8. A pack of gum costs x dollars. If you buy 5 packs and spend 15 dollars, how much does one pack cost?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

9. Emma has a jar of candies. Let c represent the number of candies in the jar. If she eats 6 candies and has 14 left, how many candies were in the jar originally?

• 20

• 14

• 16

• 18

10. A toy costs x dollars. If you buy 3 toys and spend 45 dollars, what is the cost of one toy?

• 20

• 15

• 25

• 10